THE LASIK PROCEDURE

LASIK surgery is an outpatient procedure that is performed by an ophthalmologist to reshape the cornea. The procedure begins with the surgeon creating a hinged flap on the outer portion of eye, exposing the underlying cornea. Traditionally, the corneal flap is cut with a microkeratome, an oscillating blade guided by the surgeon.

This portion of LASIK can discourage some patients from undergoing the vision correction treatment. However, recent developments in LASIK surgery offer a safer method of creating the flap. The introduction of the Intralase® laser allows the LASIK surgeon to use a computer-guided beam of light to create the flap. Many patients who feel apprehensive about undergoing surgery prefer the bladeless method of LASIK.

After the flap is created, the cornea is sculpted with a laser to improve the eye’s focusing ability. Once the precise amount of corneal tissue has been removed, the flap is replaced. No stitches are required as the flap will heal naturally.

LASIK eye surgery generally takes less than 15 minutes to perform, and patients experience improved vision immediately. But, it can take up to six-months for optimal visual acuity to stabilize. You should learn more about LASIK vision correction surgery, or find out if you are a LASIK candidate.

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LASIK Laser In-situ Keratomileusis or commonly known as LASIK is a surgical procedure that is used treat a wide range of refractive errors in the eye. The eyeball, cornea or lens being shaped imperfectly causes refractive errors of the eyes. The three common types of problem resulting from refractive errors are as follows: 1. Myopia or nearsightedness. This condition is where only nearby or close objects appear clear to the eye. 2. Hyperopia or farsightedness. This condition is the opposite of myopia and it is where only objects far away or at a distance are clear to the eye. Commonly elderly people require
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